Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Return Merchandise

Example 1You : I'd like to return this CD player.Seller : Is there something wrong with it?You : It's not compatible with my stereo system.Seller : Can I have a receipt?You : Here you go.

Example 2You : Can I return this CD player?Seller : Sorry. We don't have the policy to accept any returning merchandise.Example 3You : Can I exchange this CD player for something else?Seller : What's wrong with it?You : I don't know. It doesn't work well to me.Seller : You' ve got the receipt with you?You : Yes. Here

Learning PartCompatible = Be able to use/ harmonize with the current onesMerchandise = Product bought and sold in business

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Invite people to the party

Example 1You : Would you like to join us in the party tonight?Friends : Sure.You : Ok. See you at Peter's house tonight at 9 pm.

Example 2You : Are you coming to the party tonight?Friend : I'm afraid not.You : How come?Friend : I have to study for an exam tomorrow.You : Well. In that case, I will have to let you go.Friend : Sorry. Maybe next time.

Example 3You : Do you want to join the party tonight?Friend : I wish I could but I have to visit my grandmother.You : That's alright.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Try on garment

You : Can I try this shirt on?Seller : Sure sir. The fitting room is over there around the cornerYou : Thank you..........You : Well, I don't think it fits me. I wil try the tailor-made one instead. Sorry.Seller : Alright. It's up to you. Thank you.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Ask for a ride

Example 1 Hitchhiker : I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the gas station?You : Sure. Come on in!

Example 2 Friend : Where are you heading?You : I'm heading north to the highway 309Friend : Can you give me a ride?You : No problem.Friend : Thanks a lot

Example 3 Friend : Where are you going?You : I'm going to ABC department store.Friend : Oh. Great! I was about to go there. Can I tag along? You : Well, I wish I could have you along but there is no room left in my car. Sorry.Friend : It's ok. I can take the bus.

Learning Part

Hitchhiker = Stranger who ask people for a free ride (PS. Hitchhiker is considered illigal in many countries)

Order pizza

Example 1 Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you? You : Hi. I'd like to order a pizza.Waitress : What size please? You : Large please.Waitress : What flavour would you like?You : I want Hawaiian.Waitress : Anything else?You : No.Waitress : Can I have your address please?

Example 2 Waitress : Good morning. This is ABC pizza. How may I help you?You : I want to order a pizza.Waitress : What topping would you like to order today?You : Can you give me some advice?Waitress : Sure. We have Super Supreme, Hawaiian and Seafood.You : Good. I want to try Large size Seafood one please.Waitress : Anything else?You : One garlic bread and beef spaghettiWaitress : Ok. Can I have your phone number and address please?

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Reserve Table

Waiter : Excuse me how many people?You : Five, can we get a non-smoking section?Waiter : Sure but there are few people ahead of you right now. You : How long do we have to wait?Waiter : Around five to ten minutes

Example 2

Waiter : How many do you have?You : Just two. Can we have a table outside?Waiter : You may have to wait for a while.You : For how long?Waiter : Twenty minutesYou : Well, I think we'll try another place then. Thank you!